v2 Chapter 554： Political investment (2/2)
In addition, the Conservative Party and the Labor Party have also launched a money-burning model, and they have held political activities to show off and create momentum.
There is only one purpose for all this, and that is the votes in the hands of voters!
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Soon, Margaret Thatcher finished her speech and the fundraising phase officially began.
Because it is a political donation, there must be many people who will appeal afterwards, so it is not anonymous. The Conservative Party has a dedicated table and personnel responsible for collection and registration.
Xia Yu saw that some people had already walked over there and started donation registration.
He was not in a hurry, but chatted with Gerald Pat.
If I remember correctly, Gerald Pat has indeed succeeded in ascending the throne of the mayor of London. It is undoubtedly a good choice to invest in him before he has fully risen.
After all, the Mayor of London is already a high-ranking member of the British government. If the relationship with Gerald Pat is established, the threat of Governor MacLehose to Xia Yu will be greatly weakened.
In particular, the top leaders of the major departments of the Hong Kong government have the right to appoint them in the hands of the British government. Among them, there are more places that can be manipulated and influenced.
”Mr. Gerrard, I am concerned about the London campaign. Nick Kisson of the Labour Party is not your opponent, although his votes are a little higher now, so I congratulate you in advance for your successful campaign.”
Xia Yu said with a smile.
Gerald Pat smiled faintly and said: ”Thank you, but the Labor Party has a great influence in London. Although I am confident, the result is not the end and everything is still unknown.”
Duke Carter Howard on the side suddenly smiled and said to Gerald Pat: ”Gerard, now your vote rate is a bit lower than Nick Kisson, but if you have Mr. Xia's help, I believe you are very likely. Beat him early.”
Hearing what Duke Carter Howard said, Gerald Pat was no longer indifferent. He moved in his heart and looked at Duke Carter Howard~ and looked at Xia Yu with a smile on his face. doubt.
He did not know the details of Xia Yu. Duke Carter Howard just introduced Xia Yu from Xiangjiang, or a friend of the Howard family, the boss of his daughter Elena, and just learned that he bought it from the Pearson Group. The Financial Times Group, he doesn't know anything else, but now that Duke Carter Howard said so, he must have his reason.
Just as Gerald Pat guessed, Duke Carter Howard gave him a puzzle: ”Gerald, Mr. Xia has the reputation of Xiangjiang stock god, and the Bright Fund he manages is not only a major shareholder of China Commercial Bank, but also It also owns the Financial Times Group and the Daily Telegraph.”
When these words came out, Gerald Pat was shocked and looked at Xia Yu solemnly.
”Mr. Xia, I remember that the owner of the ”Daily Telegraph” is Black?”
”That was before. I just bought the ”Daily Telegraph” not long ago. Maybe the time is too short. The news hasn't spread yet.”
Xia Yu explained with a smile.
Although Xia Yu said lightly, Gerald Pat had to change his mind at this time.
The ability to acquire the Financial Times Group and the ”Daily Telegraph” fully shows that Xia Yu's financial strength is strong and he is a proper big benefactor.
Moreover, he values the Daily Telegraph and the Financial Times more than money. With these two top British newspapers in hand, Xia Yu can be said to be a media magnate, and in this critical period, propaganda channels The effect is too great.
If these two newspapers continue to promote him, he is absolutely confident to defeat Nick Kisson.
Duke Carter Howard was right. If Xia Yu is willing to help him, he is definitely likely to win early.
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